4 Habits That Make Us Easy To Get Tuberculosis

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JAKARTA - Tuberculosis or pulmonary TB is one of the infectious diseases that is still a serious problem in many countries, including Indonesia.

The disease that attacks the lungs is caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can spread through the air.

Even though it has a high risk, there are actually various preventive measures that we can take to avoid transmission of TB.

One of the important steps is to improve our lifestyle and avoid habits that can increase the risk of being exposed to TB.

There are a number of daily habits that are rarely realized, but make us more vulnerable to tuberculosis.

Here are the full reviews, as submitted by Dr. Buti Ariani Arnur, SpPDokter Specialist of Lung & Respiratory Eka Hospital Bekasi.

Eating carelessly or not paying attention to nutritious intake can be one of the causes of tuberculosis.

According to doctor Ariani, malnutrition or malnutrition is a risk factor that increases the possibility of contracting tuberculosis.

Nutrients that are quite important for the immune system, for example, proteins that help form antibodies.

"Unhealthy habits ranging from diet can reduce endurance, which in turn makes the disease vulnerable," he said.

Smoking habits can increase the risk of a person suffering from lung disease, including tuberculosis up to 2-3 times.

In addition, smoking during tuberculosis treatment can worsen the patient's condition.

"Smoking is also at risk of tuberculosis. This habit can damage the immune system, especially in the airways so germs are more easily admitted," he said.

Not keeping the house clean makes the bacteria that cause tuberculosis able to survive.

Therefore, good house ventilation is important to ensure air circulation runs smoothly, so that bacteria in the air are not stuck in the house.

Consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of tuberculosis by up to three times.

Consumption of alcohol, in turn, can also worsen the immune system, making the body more susceptible to disease, including tuberculosis.